EL PASO TEXAS- On 08-05-13, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Strike Team conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Horizon Blvd. and North Loop Dr., in Socorro, Texas.

At the time of the stop, Deputies noticed the male/driver appeared nervous and displayed evasive behavior as he provided conflicting information about his identity. As Deputies transported the driver to obtain fingerprints for positive ID, the driver admitted to Deputies he gave a fictitious name and then provided what was his “real” name “Alfredo Perez”.

During a comparison of his fingerprints, it appeared the driver had another name and date of birth which returned with a criminal history out of the states of Nevada and California. Further investigation revealed the driver, “Alfredo Perez” was known for using multiple fraudulent identities. “Alfredo Perez” was arrested and charged with Failure to Identify. Additional charges are pending.

ARRESTED:

ALFREDO PEREZ (41)

Aka:

“Ismael Mendoza”

“Salvador Villa Garcia”

“Carlos Nunez”

CHARGES:

FAILURE TO IDENTIFY

BOND: $1,000

The Strike Team continues to investigate attempting to locate individuals whose identity has been or is being used by the person below.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office at 915-546-2280.

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You can submit a tip on-line by clicking on the icon below.

OR You can submit a tip via text to tip411 which is 847411 and enter our agency keyword: EPCSO

EL PASO TEXAS- On Sunday, 08-04-13 at approximately 11:10 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a commercial vehicle fire in the parking lot of a truck stop located at the 1300 block of Horizon Blvd.

Upon arrival, Deputies saw the rear portion of a tractor trailer on fire that was located near the fuel pumps. Horizon and Socorro Volunteer Fire fighters arrived on scene and extinguished the fire. An El Paso Police Department Fire Marshal was summoned to the scene and determined the cause of the fire to be from the trailer’s rear brakes which locked and caused friction thereby igniting the trailer. The loss of the trailer was valued at approximately $50K. The property inside of the trailer was valued at approximately $150K. Love’s Truck Stop did not sustain any property damage.

The introduction of National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime”, in 1984 began an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

The National Association of Town Watch’s (NATW) National Night Out program culminates annually, on the first Tuesday of August which is the day it is also recognized and celebrated by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

The first National Night Out, introduced by NATW’s Executive Director, Matt Peskin, in 1984, took place on Tuesday, August 7th 1984. That first year, 2.5 million Americans took part across 400 communities in 23 states. NNO now involves over 37 million people and 15,000 communities from all fifty states, U.S. Territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide.

The introduction of National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime”, in 1984 began an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

The National Association of Town Watch’s (NATW) National Night Out program culminates annually, on the first Tuesday of August which is the day it is also recognized and celebrated by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

The first National Night Out, introduced by NATW’s Executive Director, Matt Peskin, in 1984, took place on Tuesday, August 7th 1984. That first year, 2.5 million Americans took part across 400 communities in 23 states. NNO now involves over 37 million people and 15,000 communities from all fifty states, U.S. Territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide.

EL PASO, TEXAS – Refrigeration units and major appliances have been the target of a series of burglaries of new homes. Investigators from the El Paso Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in finding those responsible through Crime Stoppers. These crimes have been taking place since April and have been seen in finished or nearly finished homes in Northeast, West and East El Paso. The suspects are believed to park a truck or van inside the garage of these homes and begin to load the vehicle with the appliances. In some cases other building materials have been taken. The incidents are believed to be happening between the late afternoon hours and early morning hours. Several of the burglaries have taken place during weekends. The suspects involved may appear to be working on the construction site and investigators ask the community to report any suspicious activity at these sites. Investigators know that someone in the community knows who these burglars are and are asking your help in solving these cases.

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If you have any information at all about the suspect (s) or this case, please call Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 566-TIPS (566-8477) or on-line at www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you can qualify for a cash reward up to $1,000.

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EL PASO TEXAS- On 08-01-13 at approximately 10:25 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 7200 block of Ninth St., Canutillo, TX, in reference to an injured party who was unconscious.

Upon arrival Deputies and West Valley Fire Department discovered the unconscious male and initiated CPR. A preliminary investigation revealed that hours earlier, for an unknown reason(s), the victim, a 19 year old male, was riding on the trunk of a family members vehicle, a 2004 Kia, when the victim slid off the vehicle and struck his head on the street. It is unknown at this time what caused the victim to fall. The victim was transported to a local area hospital where he remains in critical condition.

EL PASO TEXAS- On 08-01-13 at approximately 8:00 PM, Upper-Valley Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle (Yamaha) on Transmountain Rd. Reference Point/20 (westbound) where a the sole occupant/victim, a 25 year old male, was transported by El Paso FMS to a local area hospital with critical injuries.

A preliminary investigation revealed the victim was traveling westbound on Transmountain Rd. when the victim veered off the roadway, tumbled and was ejected from the motorcycle. The investigation continues. The victim was wearing a helmet.

The PAWS In Detention Program is proud to announce the “Pet of the Month”. This is Nalia she is a PAWS graduate that is in need of a forever home. Nalia is a 3-yr.-old female Pit-bull Mix. Naila was left at the shelter when her family moved away. Naila is athletic, loyal and is looking for a family that will love her. She loves playing fetch and jumping in the pool. Nalia is in need of love and affection and prefers to be the only pet in the home. She is housebroken and enjoys being around older kids.

Anyone interested in adopting any of our cadets may contact “PAWS” staff for more information and referral to the appropriate adopting agency. “PAWS” staff may be reached at 856-4800 ext 5749.

EL PASO TEXAS- On 08-01-13 a man from Chaparral, NM, was booked into the Detention Facility for Driving While Intoxicated and having a BAC over 0.15. Driver/ Jesus Ivan Lerma was arrested by a Sheriff’s Deputy at the 14500 block of Montana Ave., El Paso County Texas, during a traffic stop after Lerma was seen driving at a velocity below the posted speed limit at the 3400 block of N. Zaragosa Rd. (40 in a 60 mph zone) at approximately 4:40 AM. Lerma was also seen swaying from lanes of travel almost striking a vehicle. Upon contact with Lerma the Deputy detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from Lerma’s breath. Based on Lerma’s Standard Field Sobriety Tests administered by the Deputy and intoxillizer (BAC) results of .18., Lerma was charged with DWI BAC over/0.15.

EL PASO TEXAS- On 08-01-13 at approximately 12:45 AM a Sheriff’s Deputy traveling on Loop 375 saw a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and not remaining in the proper lanes of travel. The vehicle was seen exit at the Liberty Ramp, Exit 31, where a traffic stop resulted on the Purple Heart Highway, El Paso County, TX, on a 2008 Nissan Titan.

Upon meeting with the driver, identified as Oswaldo Garay, the Deputy smelled a strong odor of alcohol emitting from Garay’s breath. Garay was placed under arrest for DWI after it was determined that Garay’s Standard Field Sobriety Test performances indicated he was in no condition to operate a motor vehicle. Further investigation revealed Garay had (3) previous DWI convictions. Garay was charged with DWI 3rd or more and was subsequently booked into the Detention Facility.

EL PASO TEXAS- On 07-31-13 Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an argument that ensued between a married couple at the 6900 block of 3rd St., Canutillo, TX, which resulted in the assault of the male half. Further investigation revealed an argument ensued between the two when the male victim was allegedly punched by the female half/Offender and hit with a glass bottle sending the male half/victim to a local area hospital by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries. The female, identified as Amber Mae Marquez was placed under arrest for Assault Family/Violence and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Marquez also violated a protective order in placed where Marquez is the respondent and is prohibited to commit acts of violence against the victim. Marquez remains in jail under a $30,000 bond.